Really know him, we mean. Plenty of basketball fans think they know Anthony as someone who wants the ball in his hands all the time. While it's true, he can dominate the ball at times, there's a lot more to Anthony than that.

He's one of the most vocal social activists in the NBA, and he isn't just all talk. He's been active in every city he's lived in.

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The Rockets' James Harden surprised kids with a shopping spree at Academy on Friday, July 20, 2018. He also talked about the possibility of Carmelo Anthony signing with the Rockets.

Media: Matt Young, Houston Chronicle

His Carmelo Anthony Foundation gives back to several communities, including last November in Oklahoma City when he worked with Feed the Children to provide food, necessities and toys to 800 families in need.

In fact, the whole reason the Rockets signing of Anthony has been held up so long is because Anthony has been in Africa doing charity work.

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